Man convicted of stealing donations from widow

GOSHEN, N.Y. (AP) - A man accused of stealing donation money from the widow of a New York City firefighter killed in the Sept. 11 attack was convicted and now faces up to 15 years in prison.

Brian Lynch, 28, of Scotchtown, had joined three other volunteer firefighters just four days before the theft to present the woman with a nearly $8,000 donation from their community, 60 miles north of New York City.

He then returned to Heloiza Asaro's home on Oct. 5 and stole the money, prosecutors said.

A jury found Lynch guilty Friday of burglary and grand larceny, both felonies. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 20.